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Is Frederick, Colorado Safe?

Population 18,241 · Safer than 22% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Frederick is a smaller community of 18,241 people with a D+ safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 249.7 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,460 per 100K.

Frederick Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricFrederickColorado AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate309.0325.1363.8
Property Crime Rate2187.62113.11,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate232.0--268.2
Theft Rate1460.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate553.0--318.3

All rates per 100,000 residents. 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report + Census Bureau population estimates.

Overall SafetyD+

249.7 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

309/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2188/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Frederick

Violent crime in Frederick is below the national average. The rate of 309.0 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2187.6 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,460 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Frederick Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault232
087% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery51
081% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary400
01.5x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,460
01.0x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft553
01.7x national avgAvg: 318.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. Vertical marker = national average.

How Frederick Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Frederick
309.0
State
325.1
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Frederick
2187.6
State
2113.1
National
1832.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. National averages from 2023 FBI UCR data.

Frequently Asked Questions About Frederick Safety

Is Frederick safe?
Not especially. Frederick earns a D+ with a crime rate of 249.7 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Frederick?
249.7 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 309.0 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2187.6 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Frederick safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Frederick's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,460 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Frederick?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Frederick generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Frederick police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Frederick?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Frederick's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D+ grade overall.
How does Frederick compare to other cities in Colorado?
Below average for the state. Frederick ranks behind about 69% of Colorado cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Frederick to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Frederick?
Bad. A D+ grade and 249.7 per-thousand rate put Frederick below 78% of US cities. Violent crime at 309 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Frederick?
309.0 per 100,000, which is 15% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (232), robbery (51), and murder (4.0) per 100,000.

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2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data and Census Bureau population estimates. Safety grades calculated using national and state-level crime rate distributions. Not a substitute for local law enforcement guidance.

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